Meridian Middle School vs Mt Zion Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meridian Middle School
Macon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
195 students
Mt Zion Jr High School
Mount Zion · Public middle · Grades 7–8
378 students
| Measure | Meridian Middle School Macon, Illinois | Mt Zion Jr High School Mount Zion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #350 of 670 | #302 of 670 |
| National rank | #9405 of 15,369 | #8216 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 195 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Macon | Mount Zion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mt Zion Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 41.9).
- •Mt Zion Jr High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Mt Zion Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Mt Zion Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 42.6%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.4).
- •Mt Zion Jr High School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 195.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Meridian Middle School better than Mt Zion Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mt Zion Jr High School ranks higher (47.4 vs 41.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Meridian Middle School and Mt Zion Jr High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Macon and Mount Zion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Middle School: 195. Mt Zion Jr High School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Middle School and Mt Zion Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Meridian Middle School is 350th of 670 and Mt Zion Jr High School is 302nd of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).